Best Winnebago County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 560 students in Winnebago County, IA.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Winnebago County, IA are Forest City Middle School, Lake Mills Middle School and North Iowa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Winnebago County, IA public middle schools have an score of 75% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Winnebago County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Winnebago County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Forest City Middle School

(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
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216 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772

Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #22.

Lake Mills Middle School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
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102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0894

Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #33.

North Iowa Middle School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
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111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525

Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

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Winnebago County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Forest City Alternative School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324

Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

North Iowa Alternative High School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

116 Jackson St S
Thompson, IA 50478
(641) 584-2100

Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winnebago County, IA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Winnebago County, IA include Forest City Middle School, Lake Mills Middle School and North Iowa Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Winnebago County?

3 public middle schools are located in Winnebago County.

What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago County?

Winnebago County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).